Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sighthound Height: males 33-36 in., females 30-34 in. Weight: 100-150 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Irish Wolfhound? The huge, dignified Irish Wolfhound hunted with Ireland’s kings and queens. […]
Myelomalacia, also known as hematomyelia, is a progressive ischemic (local deficiency of blood supply) necrosis of the spinal cord. It is caused by injury to the spinal cord or disc disease. The necrosis begins at the site of the injury and then in time, moves in both directions, up and back. Symptoms include numbness and/or […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
